A patient has just returned from surgery and complains of chest discomfort when taking deep breaths. Which position might the nurse encourage?

1. Talk to patient throughout, explain each step, encourage participation if possible
2. Perform the bath as quickly as possible without explanation to avoid upsetting the patient
3. Skip the bath entirely today because the patient is too confused to cooperate
4. Apply soft restraints to prevent the patient from moving during the bath

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